There's nothing better than a cold beer and the warm soothing sound of a violin.

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Thank you. I adore it! Keep sharing !!!

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Really nice @JuanFiddler.

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I'm not familiar with the tune, but nicely done, Juan.

The "Concert Master" is still sounding good.

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You make this sound so sweet. I make it sound like bad, really bad rap. I just got new strings and they seem to be fine, but my playing is getting worse. Thanks again for posting this.

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Great job Juan. Thanks for the post.
Mick, hope you feel better about your playing soon. Ask Juan how many times he has been down on his progress? He just keeps getting better and better though.

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Great job, Juan!

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Thanks a lot everyone for taking some of your time to listen and comment on my post.

@mick, i understand completely how you feel. Violin playing is a looong process of acquiring new things, experimentation and of course enjoyment. Take it from me I have days where I can play one note correctly or I feel that my playing is stuck or lifeless. Then I put the violin down, listen to great solists and try again. Personally I've learned that violin playing shows the harmony inside you. So when you are stressed, anxiety ridden or not in the mood then, you need to find your space to find some clarity and come down to a balance. Then you will be ready to pick the instrument up again. Now, this is my experience its not the same for everybody but hopefully you can benefit from it.

@Fiddlerman thank you so much bro!!!!! Im trying to make it on my own given that i cant take private lessons for the moment.

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I loved your video! You're playing really beautifully, Juan.

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Juan, that is beautiful. As a newbie I observe you are very consistent in bow placement and you utilize the entire bow, two things I tend to lose sight of a bit as I get more into a piece. You have given me goals to achieve!

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Very nicely played!!

Violinist start date - May 2013

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FIDDLE- Gift from a dear friend. A 1930-40 german copy, of a french copy of a Stradivarius. BOW - $50 carbon fiber. Strings - Dominants with E Pirastro Gold string.